Amazing. I haven't had so much fun with a 3D platformer on the PlayStation since Crash Bandicoot. I was a little wary, since the game's style is very cute and cuddly -- but then again, I think the style actually enhances the game experience.

The 3D engine is extremely solid and colorful, the animation is clean and smooth. The camera is the only real problem here, since it doesn't follow the character with tight precision; it tends to float around on a loose tether. But I especially like the animation given to all the dragons when they're speaking to you. The realistic human movements give these beasts incredible personality.

Spyro the Dragon hasn't aged perfectly, but it still feels solid and runs well. If you can work past a few of the camera and repetition issues (and the lacking, borderline nonsensical story), you'll have fun with Spyro and perhaps understand why it was considered such a phenomenal title all those years ago. However, with such fantastic platformers on the market today, be wary of the game's rusted mechanics -- they may come as a shock to you after playing today's highly refined games.

Spyro the Dragon performs really well. We had absolutely no problems when it came to the software, though you never know when a random glitch might pop up. Regardless, you shouldn't have any issue when taking this classic dragon out for a walk.

Hit up Amazon for used copies of Spyro for under ten bucks, but always approach those cautiously. Ebay had a surprisingly large number of used copies up for bid, including the Collectors Edition, but the prices were varied (some as low as six dollars). As usual, searching on sites like Gamestop came up with nothing, because mainstream chains don't carry PlayStation software anymore. Either grab a used copy or download the title off the PSN.